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Insects 4.808 - Systematic Listing

(3.570 speciess + 1.238 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 88.489

Last update: 02/10/2026 19:40:22

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Argentina

General Information

Argentina is located in the southernmost part of South America, bordering Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil, Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Atlantic Ocean and the Drake Passage to the south, and Chile to the west. Argentina´s geographical position is unique, as it encompasses a wide range of climates and landscapes, from the peaks of the Andes mountain range to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The country can be divided into several geographical regions, including the Pampas, Patagonia, Cuyo, and Chaco, each with its own geographical and climatic characteristics.

To get to Argentina, there are several transportation options. The country has several international airports, including Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires, which is the largest and busiest in the country. From there, you can take domestic or international flights to different destinations. You can also enter Argentina by land, through the borders with neighboring countries, or by sea, through the ports of the Atlantic Ocean. Once inside the country, you can use different modes of transportation, such as buses, trains, or cars, to get to the various places of interest.

In terms of environments and characteristics of the surroundings, Argentina is a country with great geographical diversity. The Pampas region is a fertile and flat plain, covered with grasslands and crops, while the Patagonia region is a mountainous and glacial area, with a cold and windy climate. The Cuyo region is a valley and mountain area, with a dry and sunny climate, while the Chaco region is a forest and savanna area, with a hot and humid climate. The vegetation in Argentina is also very varied, with quebracho and algarrobo forests in the Chaco region, grasslands in the Pampas, and shrubs and cacti in Patagonia.

In terms of useful logistical information, it is essential to keep in mind that Argentina is a large and diverse country, and each region has its own characteristics and needs. In general, it is recommended to plan ahead and research the climatic and geographical conditions of each place before traveling. It is also important to consider the availability of services and infrastructure in each region, as some areas may be more remote and difficult to access than others. In terms of accessibility, Argentina has a network of roads and highways that connect the different cities and towns, although some areas may be more difficult to access due to lack of infrastructure or weather conditions.

In summary, Argentina is a country with great geographical and climatic diversity, offering a variety of landscapes and environments to explore. With proper planning and prior research, it is possible to enjoy a unique and exciting nature observation experience in this country.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026



Regions
 Cuyo









  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
2701LepidopteraNymphalidaePteronymia oziaNative13III
  
2702Pteronymia sylvoNative4I
  
2703Cristal YungueñaPteronynia oziaNative6III
  
2704Banded BannerPoré PytáPyrrhogyra neaereaNative65VI
  
2705Selenophanes cassiopeNot listed1I
  
2706Rusty-tipped PageEpafos Puntas OxidadasSiproeta epaphusNative109VI
  
2707MalaquitaSiproeta stelenesNative65VI
  
2708Blomfild´s BeautyDibujadaSmyrna blomfildiaNative22IV
  
2709Splendeuptychia ambraNative2I
  
2710Pampera ComúnStegosatyrus periphasNative51V
  
2711Steroma modestaNative1I
  
2712Taguaiba ypthimaNative2I
  
2713Taygetis kereaNative3I
  
2714AndrómedaTaygetis lachesNative15III
  
2715RojizaTaygetis rufomarginataNot listed8III
  
2716Taygetis sp.Native4I
  
2717Taygetis tripunctataNative22IV
  
2718Tailed SatyrOculta ComúnTaygetis virgiliaNot listed2I
  
2719Hook-ShapedGanchudaTaygetis ypthimaNative21IV
  
2720ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative692VI
  
2721InciensoTegosa orobiaNative171VI
  
2722Tegosa sp.Native2I
  
2723BereniceTelenassa bereniceNative103VI
  
2724BluntMochaTemenis laothoeNative79VI
  
2725Tetraphlebia stelligeraNot listed1I
  
2726Mariposa del Tomate de ÁrbolThyridia psidiiNative17III
  
2727ArmoniosaTithorea harmoniaNative50V
  
2728Vanessa altissimaNative2I
  
2729Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative964VI
  
2730Painted LadyVanessa carduiNative2I
  
2731Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative897VI
  
2732Dama FajadaVanessa myrinnaNative24IV
  
2733Vanessa sp.Not listed2I
  
2734Chilean LadyDama PatagónicaVanessa terpsichoreNative31IV
  
2735Yphthimoides affinisNative3I
  
2736Marrón del PastizalYphthimoides celmisNative468VI
  
2737Freitas SatyrMarrón NuevaYphthimoides ordinariaNative5III
  
2738Ana del SurYramea cytherisNative62VI
  
2739Yramea lathonioidesNative43V
  
2740Yramea modestaNative3I
  
2741Doncella PuneñaYramea sobrinaNative2I
  
2742Paranense LeafwingHojuela ObtusaZaretis hurinNative2I
  
2743Zaretis strigosusNative23IV
  
2744Zischkaia pacarusNative8III
  
2745PapilionidaeBattus madyesNative5III
  
2746Polydamas SwallowtailBorde de OroBattus polydamasNative511VI
  
2747Borde de JadeBattus polystictusNative55V
  
2748Euryades corethrusNative24IV
  
2749Aceitosa ArlequínEuryades duponcheliiNative17III
  
2750Eurytides agesilausNot listed1I
  
2751Florete ColudoEurytides stenodesmusNative3I
  
2752Lamarche´s SwallowtailLimonera YungueñaHeraclides lamarcheiNative4I
  
2753Robusta Faja AmarillaMetron schrottkyNative2I
  
2754Mimoides lysithousNative26IV
  
2755Viudo DoradoMimoides microdamasNative2I
  
2756Mimoides xeniadesNative2I
  
2757Mancha RubíPapilio anchisiadesNative101VI
  
2758AndrógeoPapilio androgeusNative14III
  
2759Broad-banded SwallowtailLimonera ChicaPapilio astyalusNative143VI
  
2760Limonera ColudaPapilio hectoridesNative39V
  
2761Papilio hellanichusNative2I
  
2762Papilio scamanderNative3I
  
2763Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative641VI
  
2764AgavoParides agavusNative21IV
  
2765PrudenteParides anchisesNative50V
  
2766Viudita del MonteParides bunichusNative93VI
  
2767Parides erithalionNative17III
  
2768Parides neophilusNative18III
  
2769Parides sp.Not listed1I
  
2770HeliosHeliosProtesilaus heliosNative9III
  
2771Protesilaus protesilausNot listed2I
  
2772Espadachín ComúnProtesilaus stenodesmusNative2I
  
2773Protesilaus telesilausNot listed1I
  
2774HelánicaPterourus hellanichusNative14III
  
2775Red Beauty SpotsLunares RojosPterourus menatiusNative6III
  
2776PieridaeAbaeis sp.Native1I
  
2777White Angled SulphurMancha de AzufreAnteos clorindeNative26IV
  
2778ManifestanteAphrissa statiraNative41V
  
2779Great Southern WhitePirpinto de la ColAscia monusteNative274VI
  
2780Colias flaveolaNative7III
  
2781Isoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative1045VI
  
2782Isoca PatagónicaColias vauthieriiNative44V
  
2783BonitaDismorphia astyochaNot listed5III
  
2784Blanca AmarillaEnantia clarissaNative1I
  
2785Bonita BlancaEnantia linaNative31IV
  
2786BlanquitaEurema albulaNative108VI
  
2787Tailed YellowLimoncito CaudadaEurema arbelaNative12III
  
2788Small Decorated LemonLimoncito AdornadoEurema elatheaNative39V
  
2789Eurema leuceNative4I
  
2790Salome YellowEurema salomeNative13III
  
2791Eurema sp.Not listed1I
  
2792Big MilkyLechera GrandeGlutophrissa drusillaNative41V
  
2793Hesperocharis erotaNative7III
  
2794Hesperocharis infrasignataNative8III
  
2795Ocre ParanaenseHesperocharis paranensisNot listed1I
  
2796Hypsochila wagenknechtiNot listed1I
  
2797Mountain WhiteMariposa Blanca del MastuerzoLeptophobia aripaNative4I
  
2798Leptophobia diaguitaNative16III
  
2799Eleusis WhiteLeptophobia eleusisNot listed3I
  
2800Lechosa SerranaMathania carrizoiNative16III
  
2801Lycimnia WhiteMantecaMelete lycimniaNative9III
  
2802Large Orange SulphurMariposa Azufre GigantePhoebis agaritheNative1I
  
2803Apricot SulphurYemaPhoebis arganteNative92VI
  
2804Mariposa Azufre Sin NubesPhoebis marcellinaNative2I
  
2805Tailed SulphurAzufrada ColudaPhoebis neocyprisNative273VI
  
2806MorningMañanitaPhoebis phileaNative38V
  
2807Cloudless SulphurFeboPhoebis sennaeNative165VI
  
2808Phoebis sp.Native11III
  
2809Mariposa Azufre LimónPhoebis statiraNative9III
  
2810Swamp Andean WhiteCándidaPhulia ilyodesNative1I
  
2811Phulia nymphulaNative19IV
  
2812Sayjú ManchadaPieriballia viardiNative22IV
  
2813Pieridae sp.Native9III
  
2814Mariposa de la ColPieris brassicaeNative2I
  
2815NemiaPseudopieris nehemiaNative21IV
  
2816Limoncito Dos Puntos GrandePyrisitia leuceNative41V
  
2817Limoncito Dos PuntosPyrisitia niseNative112VI
  
2818Pyrisitia sp.Native3I
  
2819Yellow LeafHoja AmarillaRhabdodryas triteNative32IV
  
2820Lechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative387VI
  
2821Tatochila distinctaNot listed3I
  
2822Lechera ArgentinaTatochila mercedisNative294VI
  
2823Mountain MilkyLechera SerranaTatochila orthodiceNative7III
  
2824Tatochila sp.Native5III
  
2825Yungueña MilkyLechera YungueñaTatochila stigmadiceNative12III
  
2826Lechera PreandinaTatochila theodiceNative55V
  
2827Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative576VI
  
2828Teriocolias zeliaNative32IV
  
2829False Common WhiteLechera RibereñaTheochila maenacteNative50V
  
2830Cara de PerroZerene cesoniaNative10III
  
2831PlutellidaeDiamondback MothPolilla del RepolloPlutella xylostellaNative36IV
  
2832PsychidaeArrhenophanes sp.Not listed1I
  
2833Bicho CigarroOiketicus geyeriNative71VI
  
2834Oiketicus ginocchionusNative1I
  
2835Bicho CanastoOiketicus platensisNative297VI
  
2836Bicho CanastoOiketicus sp.Native7III
  
2837Thanatopsyche sp.Native1I
  
2838PterophoridaeAdaina sp.Not listed2I
  
2839Exelastis sp.Not listed1I
  
2840Hellinsia surinamensisNot listed1I
  
2841Pterophoridae sp.Native17III
  
2842Singularia alternariaNative12III
  
2843Stenoptilodes sematodactylaNative39V
  
2844Stenoptilodes sp.Native11III
  
2845Uroloba calycospilaNot listed1I
  
2846PyralidaeAchroia grisellaNative1I
  
2847Stored Grain MothPolilla de los Granos AlmacenadosAglossa caprealisNative5III
  
2848Argyria lacteellaNative2I
  
2849Argyria sp.Native1I
  
2850Gusano De La TunaCactoblastis cactorumNative3I
  
2851Chrysauge catenulataNot listed1I
  
2852Barrenador Del Tallo De MaizDiatraea saccharalisNative8III
  
2853Polilla Barrenadora Del MaízElasmopalpus lignosellaNative4I
  
2854Polilla del HocicoGalasa sp.Not listed1I
  
2855Hypocosmia pyrochromaNot listed1I
  
2856Hypsopygia amoenalisNative2I
  
2857Hypsopygia costalisExotic3I
  
2858Paramacna sp.Not listed1I
  
2859Polilla India de la HarinaPlodia interpunctellaNative24IV
  
2860Pyralidae sp.Native7III
  
2861Meal MothPolilla Parda de la HarinaPyralis farinalisNative41V
  
2862Semnia auritalisNative6III
  
2863RiodinidaeDiminuta Ápice PardoAdelotypa bolenaNot listed3I
  
2864Adela PolillaAdelotypa tineaNative60VI
  
2865Anteros formosusNot listed1I
  
2866Ariconias glaphyraNative4I
  
2867Aricoris arenarumNative1I
  
2868Southern PatchworColage MeridionalAricoris chilensisNative88VI
  
2869Hormiguera CenicientaAricoris cinericiaNot listed2I
  
2870Aricoris druceiNot listed1I
  
2871HormigueraAricoris epulusNot listed4I
  
2872Aricoris gauchoanaNot listed1I
  
2873Hormiguera Oscura ComúnAricoris indistinctaNative38V
  
2874Irregular PatchworkColage IrregularAricoris notialisNative6III
  
2875Aricoris schneideriNative1I
  
2876Hormiguera ComúnAricoris signataNative84VI
  
2877Aricoris sp.Native7III
  
2878ColuditaBarbicornis basilisNative44V
  
2879Calephelis aymaranNative68VI
  
2880Calephelis nilusNot listed1I
  
2881Calephelis sp.Native1I
  
2882BrilliantineBrillantinaCaria castaliaNative14III
  
2883Caria marsyasNative11III
  
2884Brillantina y NaranjaCaria plutargusNot listed5III
  
2885Líneas BrillantesChalodeta theodoraNative31IV
  
2886Chamaelimnas briolaNative5III
  
2887Amazon AngelChorinea amazonNot listed5III
  
2888Colage sp.Not listed1I
  
2889Detritivora brasiliaNot listed3I
  
2890Emesis angularisNative3I
  
2891Acróbata GanchudaEmesis diogeniaNative11III
  
2892Acróbata PardaEmesis lupinaNative7III
  
2893Mandana EmesisAcrobata NaranjaEmesis mandanaNative4I
  
2894Acrobata MorenaEmesis ocyporeNative80VI
  
2895Acróbata RojizaEmesis russulaNative214VI
  
2896AcróbataEmesis sp.Native5III
  
2897Eurybia pergaeaNative2I
  
2898Euselasia eucerusNot listed1I
  
2899SimuladoraEuselasia hygeniusNot listed1I
  
2900Exoplisia myrtisNative7III
  
2901Ionotus alectorNot listed2I
  
2902Nevada MenorJuditha molpeNative5III
  
2903HovýLasaia agesilasNative75VI
  
2904Lasaia arsisNative12III
  
2905Lasaia incoidesNot listed3I
  
2906Oileus MetalmarkBrillantina ChicaLasaia oileusNot listed1I
  
2907Lemonias albofasciataNative3I
  
2908Cuello-rojo NaranjaLemonias ochraceaNot listed3I
  
2909Leucochimona icareNative2I
  
2910EstriadaLeucochimona matathaNot listed2I
  
2911MulataMelanis aegatesNative94VI
  
2912Melanis marathonNative1I
  
2913Smith´s PixieMelánica FajadaMelanis smithiaeNative1I
  
2914Mulata DentadaMelanis xeniaNot listed6III
  
2915Mesene epaliaNot listed1I
  
2916Orange TinyDiminuta NaranjaMesene epaphusNative2I
  
2917Diminuta ManchadaMesene monostigmaNative5III
  
2918Diminuta Naranja y PardaMesene pyrippeNot listed2I
  
2919Mesosemia odiceNative5III
  
2920Myselasia hygeniusNative2I
  
2921RedonditaNotheme erotaNative30IV
  
2922Nymphidium lisimonNative1I
  
2923Orange-banded MetalmarkCinta DoradaParcella amarynthinaNative14III
  
2924Perophthalma tulliusNative1I
  
2925Pheles atricolorNot listed1I
  
2926EleusinoRhetus perianderNative20IV
  
2927Danzarina GrandeRiodina lyciscaNative46V
  
2928Danzarina ChicaRiodina lysippoidesNative1192VI
  
2929Seco aphanisNative2I
  
2930Sertania guttataNative6III
  
2931Synargis axenusNative5III
  
2932ÑemíÑemíSynargis calyceNative16III
  
2933Synargis ochroplegmaNative2I
  
2934Syrmatia nyxNative3I
  
2935EnanitaZabuella tenellusNative29IV
  
2936SaturniidaeAdeloneivaia acutaNot listed2I
  
2937Adeloneivaia catharinaNot listed1I
  
2938Adeloneivaia sp.Native6III
  
2939Adeloneivaia subangulataNative5III
  
2940Adelowalkeria tristigmaNot listed1I
  
2941Ojitos del SurAdetomeris erythropsNative4I
  
2942Arsenura armidaNative4I
  
2943Arsenura orbignyanaNative13III
  
2944Automerella auroraNot listed1I
  
2945Automeris amandaNot listed1I
  
2946Automeris amoenaNative2I
  
2947Automeris basalisNative2I
  
2948Automeris beckeriNot listed1I
  
2949Mariposa Grande de OjitosAutomeris coresusNative42V
  
2950Automeris hamataNot listed2I
  
2951Automeris illustrisNative7III
  
2952Automeris naranjaNative100VI
  
2953Automeris oberthuriNative12III
  
2954Automeris sp.Native3I
  
2955Automeris umbrosaNative5III
  
2956Cicia nettaNative3I
  
2957Polilla de la CalaveraCitheronia brissotiiNative18III
  
2958Citheronia laocoonNot listed2I
  
2959Citheronia maureilleiNot listed2I
  
2960Citheronia vogleriNative11III
  
2961Copaxa canellaNot listed1I
  
2962Copaxa decrescensNative8III
  
2963Copaxa flavinaNative11III
  
2964Copaxa multifenestrataNative2I
  
2965Dirphia baromaNative2I
  
2966Dirphia dolosaNative1I
  
2967Dirphia muscosaNative3I
  
2968Dirphia sp.Not listed1I
  
2969Dirphia ursinaNot listed1I
  
2970Dirphiopsis epiolinaNative5III
  
2971Dysdaemonia brasiliensisNot listed1I
  
2972Dysdaemonia fosteriNative2I
  
2973Eacles ducalisNative3I
  
2974Imperial MothPolilla ImperialEacles imperialisNative78VI
  
2975Eubergia caisaNative1I
  
2976Eudyaria zetaNative27IV
  
2977Gamelia catharinaNative5III
  
2978Giacomellia bilineataNative10III
  
2979Heliconisa pagenstecheriNative29IV
  
2980Hidripa sp.Native1I
  
2981Black Stinging MothPolilla Negra UrticanteMariposa-urticanteHylesia nigricansNative61VI
  
2982Hylesia scortinaNot listed1I
  
2983Hylesia sp.Native9III
  
2984Hyperchiria incisaNot listed1I
  
2985Hyperchiria misionincisoidesNot listed1I
  
2986Hyperchiria orodinaNative3I
  
2987Ithomisa kinkeliniNot listed5III
  
2988Leucanella asperaNative23IV
  
2989Leucanella lamaNot listed2I
  
2990Leucanella memusaeNative13III
  
2991Leucanella viridescensNative55V
  
2992Venomous CaterpillarTaturana OblicuaLagarta VenenosaLonomia obliquaNative4I
  
2993Molippa sabinaNot listed2I
  
2994Molippa simillinaNot listed1I
  
2995Molippa sp.Native3I
  
2996Molippa superbaNot listed2I
  
2997Neorcarnegia basireiNot listed1I
  
2998Oiticella convergensNot listed2I
  
2999Ormiscodes amphinomeNative2I
  
3000Ormiscodes bruchiNot listed1I
  
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